Service disruptions

Posted: Jan 21, 2026

Location(s): Parking Lot A at Sifton Rd.

Timeframe (Est): Until further notice

Category: Road/Parking Lot Closure

Overview: 

• Construction of the Prairie Biologics Accelerator Building has started in Parking Lot A. To facilitate construction, remaining sections of Parking Lot A and a portion of Sifton Rd. will be closed starting on or after Monday, January 26 (see map) and continuing for the duration of the project (approx. 2+ years).
• Building access and access to loading docks will be maintained to all surrounding buildings. Emergency vehicle access will be maintained throughout construction.
• Accessible parking will be available within the surrounding area. Pedestrian access will be maintained with some detours in place.
• Please plan accordingly. Barricades and safety signage will be clearly posted to safely direct vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians as required.
• Caution should be taken at all times during construction. Flag people will be on site to help direct traffic as needed. Your patience and cooperation to ensure everyone’s safety is appreciated.

Questions or concerns: regarding this disruption can be directed to Kim Dandewich or (431) 323-5171.

Location: Sidewalk along the east side of St. John’s College Residence

Timeframe: Monday, March 23 – ongoing to project completion
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Category: Sidewalk Closure

Overview:

• Please be advised that the sidewalk on the east side of St John’s College Residence will remain closed for the duration of the project to allow for construction activity (see map).
• Access to the Wallace Building and Parking Lots Q/K is available through the greenspace between St. John’s College and St. Paul’s College or via the Wallace tunnel, which can be accessed indoors through the Allen Building and Parker Building.
• Access to St John’s College and St. John’s College Residence will not be affected.

Action for area travellers:

• Please plan accordingly and allow additional time for the detour.
• Barricades and safety signage will be clearly posted to safely direct cyclists and pedestrians as required.
• Caution should be taken at all times during construction. Your patience and cooperation to ensure everyone’s safety is appreciated.

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Location: Entrance Loop, St John’s College

Timeframe: Tuesday, May 26 , 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Category: Access Loop

Overview: 

• The front drive aisle loop to St. John’s College off Dysart Road will be closed to building users on June 1, from 8am-4pm, to allow contractors to work on electrical equipment as part of the campus-wide hydro servicing project.

Questions or concerns can be directed to UM Project manager, Mark Ager, mark.ager@umanitoba.ca, 204-228-4664.

 

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Location: Parking Lot D, CEP/Physical Plant

Timeframe: May 21-29

Category: Parking Lot

Overview: 

• From May 21-29, from 8 a.m.to 4 p.m., a number of parking stalls will be blocked off on the West side of Parking Lot D to allow contractors to work on or store electrical equipment as part of the campus-wide hydro reservicing project.

Contact: Questions or concerns can be directed to UM Project manager, Mark Ager, mark.ager@umanitoba.ca, 204-228-4664

 

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Location: Parking Lot L, near Robson Hall

Timeframe: Tuesday, May 26 , 8 a.m.to 4 p.m.

Category: Parking Lot

Overview: 

• On May 26, from 8 a.m.to 4 p.m., a number of parking stalls will be blocked off in Parking Lot L to allow contractors to work on electrical equipment as part of the campus-wide hydro servicing project.

Contact: Questions or concerns can be directed to the UM Project manager, Mark Ager, mark.ager@umanitoba.ca, 204-228-4664.

 

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Timeframe (Est): Tuesday, September 2, 2025 – September 2027

Category: Parking Lot Closure

Overview: 

• Please be advised that Parking Lot ACE will be fully closed from September 2, 2025, to September 2027.
• The Contractor Parking lot will be partially closed for the same period.

Contact: Questions/concerns: please contact Donna Sharpe at (204) 914-2872. 
 

 Location:    Bannatyne - HSC Parking Lot D (see attached)

Timeframe: Saturday, May 23, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Category:     Construction Equipment Notice

Overview: 

• Please be advised that there will be a crane onsite at HSC Parking Lot D (715 McDermot Ave) on Saturday, May 23, 8 a.m. to  5 p.m. (see map).

• The parking lot and entrance will remain open, but work areas will be closed off to the public. One parking stall will be closed for one month; signage will be in place. 

• The east entrances of the Brodie Centre and the Basic Medical Sciences Building (BMSB) will also be closed on May 23 and will be available for emergency egress only.

•  Bike compounds will be closed only on May 23, 2026

• Large garbage bin in location from May 23 to June 5. 

Contact: Questions/concerns, please contact Christiane Pham, 204-807-2457christiane.pham@umanitoba.ca,  (204) 807-2457.
 

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Buildings: Active Living Centre, Frank Kennedy Centre and Extended Education Complex

Timeframe: May 30, 2026, 9:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. May 31, 2026

Category: Electrical Shutdown

Overview:

• On May 30, 2026  from 9 p.m. to 3 am, May 31, 2026,  a 600-volt, 150 AMP breaker in the CDP located in Frank Kennedy, needs to be replaced.
• To complete this work safely, the CDP will need to be fully shut down.
• This shutdown will affect all three buildings fed from this CDP.
• As there will be no power available during the shutdown, all three affected buildings will be locked down and no entry will be permitted for the duration of the work.
• Please ensure all sensitive equipment is properly powered down prior to the shutdown.

Questions or concerns:  can be directed to Gino Gilberto at

204-430-1302 or gino.gilberto@umanitoba.ca

The Joyce Fromson Pool is currently closed and will remain closed until further notice. 

UM remains committed to offering high-quality swim programming and will continue to update the community as more information becomes available about reopening the Joyce Fromson Pool.

Disruption:    Tunnel Closure | Lighting Upgrade Project

Location:    Tunnel between UMSU University Centre and Allen Building

Timeframe:    Monday to Friday, June 08 to12, 2026, all day

Description:    

• The UM Electrical Shop will restrict tunnel access to construction personnel only to facilitate the demolition of all existing lighting fixtures.
• Temporary lighting will be installed during this work.
• The tunnel will be reopened to pedestrian traffic on Monday, June 15.

Contact: Questions or concerns: can be directed to Kelly Thomas, 204-770-3795, kelly.thomas@gmail.com
 

Building:       Architecture 2

Location:     South Entrance and Sidewalk  

Timeframe: Friday May 1^st  – August 28^th, 2026 

Category:     Sidewalk and Building Entrance Closure 

Overview:    

• Please be advised that the sidewalk between Architecture 2 and 65 Dafoe will be partially closed and the South entrance to Architecture 2 will be closed while a new entrance ramp is constructed.
• There will be no pedestrian access to the south building entrance during this time. 
• Please use the East and West entrances to gain access to Architecture 2 Building.  Signage and barricades will be in place.  

Questions/concerns, please contact Bobbi Maclennan Bobbi.Maclennan@umanitoba.ca (431)334-7377

• Posted: Feb 22, 2024 
• Updated: April 6, 2026            
• Location(s): Washrooms 113 and 114
• Timeframe (Est): Feb 15th, 2024, until further notice
• Category: Washroom closure
• Overview: The washrooms in rooms 113 and 114 of the Architecture 2 building are temporarily closed due to a breach in the crawl space drain line.
• The piping in the crawl space is being replaced by the contractor.
• We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and assure you that we are working diligently to resolve the situation as quickly as possible.
• We anticipate that substantial completion for this project will be achieved by the end of Summer 2026. Level 100 washrooms should be operational by early Fall 2026.
• In the meantime, we will post signs to direct you to the nearest available bathrooms in the building. Your understanding and cooperation during this time are greatly appreciated.
• Questions or concerns: regarding this shutdown can be directed to Bert Requeima or (204) 789-3822.

• Posted: July 8, 2025
• Location(s): North side of building
• Timeframe (Est): Starting July 14, 2025, for the duration of the project
• Category: Access Shutdown  
• Overview: Mechanical Contractor will proceed with the replacement of sanitary and storm sewer piping in the crawlspace of the Architecture II building, starting Monday, July 14, 2025. Access to the work area will be provided by exposing a portion of the existing foundation along the recessed courtyard at the north side of the building (Excavation Area 1). The adjacent area on the east side will also be excavated as required to connect the new lines to existing concrete pipes outside the building.
• Questions/ concerns: regarding this shutdown can be directed to Alex Sopilnyak at (204) 797-5644. 

Please be advised that the Investors Group Athletic Centre (IGAC) will undergo a planned, extensive closure this summer to complete facility upgrades.

• Closure period: June to September 2026
• Work includes: Complete court flooring replacement. 

This timeline has been planned to balance impacts on facility users. 

All spring programs and activities currently scheduled to take place within the Investors Group Athletic Centre, including the Fort Garry campus Spring Convocation ceremonies, are uninterrupted and will proceed as planned. Junior Bisons spring tournaments will also run as planned. 

This closure window will regrettably primarily affect summer camp programming operated in the space. The Mini U team is developing alternative strategies to ensure our most popular program will run in alternative spaces. Staff and affected participants will be directly communicated with regarding specific impacts and plans. 

This broader alert serves to notify the community of the facility timeline.

Units such as Bison Sports, Mini U and Junior Bisons will communicate specific operational updates, alternative locations and program plans directly to their respective participants, coaches and staff.

• Posted: September 16, 2024      
• Location(s): Elevator – Main Elevator #1
• Timeframe (Est): Sept 20^th, 2024 – Until building construction is done
• Category: Elevator Shutdown  

• Overview: Starting September 20^th, 2024, the main elevator at Machray Hall will be out of service during building construction. Elevators at Parker and Armes will still be available at the tunnel level as usual. 

   

• Question or concerns: regarding this disruption can be directed to Anne Cholakis at 431-278-8574.

Location:     Prairie Biologics Building Site – A Lot

Timeframe: Ongoing to May 29, 2026, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily

Category:     Noisy Work

Overview:    Please be advised that piling will continue on the new Prairie Accelerator Biologics Building in A Lot.   During piling, noise will be audible in surrounding areas and buildings, and vibrations may be felt. Air quality in nearby buildings will be monitored throughout. Pile driving will occur only when exams are not in session.

We appreciate your patience during this necessary part of construction.

Questions/concerns, please contact Kim Dandewich, kim.dandewich@umanitoba.ca, 431-323-5171

Posted: September 11, 2024      

Location(s): Greenspace (Former T-Block Bldg) between Med Rehab, Medical Services & Chown

Timeframe: Thursday, September 19, 2024 to December 2026

Category: Construction Laydown in Greenspace

• Overview: Please be advised of the greenspace (former T-Block Building) will be turned over to the General Contractor as a construction laydown space starting Thursday, September 19, 2024 to December 2026.
• There will be four accessible parking spaces maintained on the east side of Med Rehab, see attached plan highlighted in teal.
   

Question or concerns: regarding this disruption can be directed to Mark Ager at 204-228-4664.

Building: Brodie/John Buhler Research Centre
Location(s): Building wide fire alarm/Bell strobe testing 
Timeframe (est.):  Friday May 22, 2026 - 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Category: Fire alarm testing 
Overview: 

• Scheduled fire alarm bell/strobe testing is taking place coming Friday May 22, 2026 - 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.  
• During the fire alarm test, fire bells/horns will be pulsed for 5 seconds repetitively.
• It is important to note that if a true fire alarm happens to coincide with fire alarm testing, fire bells/horns will stop pulsing and will ring continuously, thereby indicating that you must exit the building and follow established evacuation procedures.
• Once again, pulsating fire alarm bells/horns indicate legislated, fire alarm testing by Physical Plant and do not require evacuation.

Questions or concerns: regarding this disruption can be directed to Chris Green – 204-272-3078 – Chris.Green@umanitoba.ca.